For a wedding with 175 guests in the Washington DC, the estimated total cost is around $49,224 - $60,162. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Washington DC is approximately $313. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $49,224 - $60,162.
The average wedding cost in Washington DC is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $49,224 - $60,162 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Reston VA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $455 - $556. This represents about 0.9% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $483 - $591.
In Reston VA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,731 - $3,337. This represents about 5.5% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,668 - $4,484 |
7.5% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$455 - $556 |
0.9% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$483 - $591 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,731 - $3,337 |
5.5% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Washington DC is $733 - $895. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Washington DC area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$733 - $895 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$733 - $895 |
1.5% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Washington DC is $329 - $403. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.7% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$329 - $403 |
0.7% |
|
Hair Service
|
$145 - $177 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$119 - $145 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$66 - $80 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,543 - $3,108, which is 5.2% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Washington DC area is $1,777 - $2,171.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,543 - $3,108 |
5.2% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,777 - $2,171 |
3.6% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$766 - $936 |
1.6% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in Washington DC, you should budget approximately $25,641 - $31,339, which is about 52.1% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$25,641 - $31,339 |
52.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,902 - $4,770 |
7.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$7,590 - $9,276 |
15.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$11,382 - $13,912 |
23.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,767 - $3,381 |
5.6% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,656 - $4,468. This accounts for roughly 7.4% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,656 - $4,468 |
7.4% |
|
Bouquets
|
$761 - $930 |
1.5% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$339 - $415 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$1,059 - $1,295 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$924 - $1,130 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$572 - $700 |
1.2% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 175 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $931 - $1,137.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$931 - $1,137 |
1.9% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$634 - $774 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$297 - $363 |
0.6% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $766 - $936. This is approximately 1.6% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$766 - $936 |
1.6% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$275 - $337 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$111 - $135 |
0.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$149 - $182 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$113 - $138 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$119 - $145 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,526 - $1,866, which is about 3.1% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 2) is estimated at $910 - $1,112, which is about 1.8% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$2,436 - $2,978 |
4.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,526 - $1,866 |
3.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$910 - $1,112 |
1.8% |
Officiant
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Washington DC area is $305 - $373. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$305 - $373 |
0.6% |
|
Officiant
|
$305 - $373 |
0.6% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,360 - $1,662.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,360 - $1,662 |
2.8% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,360 - $1,662 |
2.8% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$491 - $601 |
1.0% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Washington DC spend between $6,365 - $7,779 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 12.9% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Washington DC with 175 guests spend between $5,281 - $6,455 on wedding photography, which is about 10.7% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,365 - $7,779 |
12.9% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$436 - $532 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$648 - $792 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$5,281 - $6,455 |
10.7% |